Communication...I think most adults have heard how important communication is in a relationship. Any relationship. From personal experience, I would basically agree...reactionscomments
Feeling Overwhelmed...I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure (CHF) this past February. I had eluted stents placed in my arteries in March. Fortunately...reactions6comments
Reconciling Religion and Science in a Medical Crisis...People tend to view religion and science as opposing forces. If something is rooted in religion, it can be scientific. If something...reactions2comments
Are There Ways to Save Money on Medications?...As a heart failure patient, I have watched my medical expenses boom. It stinks and can truly drain a budget. What I...reactions5comments
Breastfeeding and Medication...Those that have been on my journey with me know that I had a baby girl 6 months ago. It has been...reactionscomments
Helpful Routines and Lifestyle Changes of Heart Failure Patient Leaders...A heart failure diagnosis can come with so many feelings and changes that may need to be made. Our Patient Leader team...reactions7comments
Tachycardia...For a number of years I have suffered from tachycardia, and on a few occasions, bradycardia. I am the unfortunate person who...reactions5comments
Congestive Heart Failure...About 7 years ago I went to Parkland Hospital. My legs and feet were swollen, and I had bed bug bites on...reactionscomments
No Information...My heart doctor left. I have a new one that did not show up for my appointment, but the physician's assistant did...reactions1comment
Will Jones...Will was previously a health leader on Heart-Failure.net. I am a retired high school English teacher and administrator, a career that included...
Ask the Patient Leaders: Finding the Right Fit for Your Care Team...Receiving a diagnosis for any condition, including a heart condition such as heart failure, can be difficult. New questions about the condition...reactionscomments
Building a Professional Relationship With Your Pharmacist...It was only during my first-year pharmacy rotation l that I realized the power of building a professional relationship with your pharmacist...reactionscomments
Join Our Health Leader Team!...Would you like to share your experience with heart failure and help others who are also living with the condition? We’re looking...reactionscomments
When to Get a Second Opinion...One question many people have after diagnosis is if they need a second opinion. It is completely understandable. When you receive a...reactionscomments
Gender Bias in Medicine...Discrimination is WRONG! Whether it is based on gender, religion, race, or any other reason, it is wrong. Sadly, the place I...reactionscomments
HF and Fatigue...This may be a helpful hint for fighting fatigue. I have found what appears to work for me is to keep myself...reactionscomments
Other Things to Bring to the Hospital...Make sure to bring eyeglasses if you wear them. Another thing to consider if you are a reader is to take a...reactions1comment
Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep...Honestly, heart failure is a colossal pain in the butt. There are good days and bad days, like with anything else. The...reactions8comments
Live in the NOW..."Live in the now" seems like a faraway notion once you've received a life-changing medical diagnosis. This is especially true when it...reactions5comments
Questions to Ask a Prospective Partner...I was diagnosed with CHF at 35, never married, and with no children. While I always wanted to find a partner, the...reactionscomments
